2023 Toyota 4RunnerTRD PRO - Old but it's AMAZING OFF-ROAD!
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
- The 2023 Toyota 4RunnerTRD PRO may be getting on a bit but it's still amazing off-road as we find out on one of our regular courses.
The 2023 Toyota 4runner TRD PRO is almost as old as my grandmother but it’s still a huge seller for Toyota, in fact, they moved 140,000 4Runners in 2021 despite the tail end of a pandemic. The current version has been going strong since 2009 with only minor changes and its 4.0-liter V-6 engine has been around since the early 2000s. body so it really only has a couple of competitors these days, The Ford Bronco and the Jeep Wrangler.
The Toyota 4runner TRD PRO oozes character and has a host of additional items to give it a rugged outdoorsy look. For starters, there's a solid steel front skid plate with TRD emblazed across it, a set of black 17-inch wheels wearing Nitto Terra Grappler All-Terrain tires, a chunky roof rack, and a different more aggressive front grille.
The front suspension has been upgraded and the TRD PRO has Fox shocks front and rear and an upgraded exhaust which is somewhat annoying and boomy at highway speeds.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:46 What's a TRD PRO?
2:38 Cargo Space
3:11 Under the Hood
3:46 Rear Seat
4:24 Interior and Tech
5:24 Off-Road tools
7:02 Driving
15:24 Verdict
Under the Hood
The only engine available in the 4Runner is a 4.0-liter V-6 with 270 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque that is perfectly adequate for on-road driving and very capable if you ask it to crawl up to the top of a rocky hill or navigate a muddy path. The only downside is it's mated to an antiquated 5-speed transmission which is its biggest letdown for on-road driving.
0-60 takes around 7.7 seconds and don’t expect very good fuel economy with an EPA combined of only 17 mpg. I achieved 15.7 mpg for the week and that included both on and off-road driving. The good news is it has a 23-gallon fuel tank so based on our numbers you should be able to get 360+ miles from one tank.
MTS V ATRAC
A-TRAC works essentially as a faux differential locker. As a wheel starts spinning freely because it has come off the ground or is in loose dirt, torque wants to take the path of least resistance and will shift power to the free-spinning wheel, thus robbing the opposite wheel of torque and traction. A-TRAC uses the braking system to apply the brakes on the free-spinning wheel or wheels. This forces the power and torque to the opposing wheel which has contact with the ground to give it traction and get you out of a sticky situation.
MTS uses the computer braking system to optimize traction, MTS primarily uses throttle control to do this but it will also engage A-TRAC if needed. Also, in some off-road situations, wheel slipping can be helpful and MTS allows limited slipping depending on the terrain selected.
ATRAC can only be engaged in 4LO but MTS can be engaged in 4HI when in mud and sand but 4LO for the rest of the settings. Confused? So was I.
It definitely feels old on road, and its 5-speed transmission is something of a ball and chain but people are still willing to open their wallets and buy this car. Off-road the TRD PRO makes up for this, it’s a ton of fun and will go almost anywhere.
A redesigned 4Runner is likely to arrive within the next few years to right some of these wrongs, but in the meantime, the same old 4Runner just keeps on going and I personally love it.
2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD PRO numbers
BASE PRICE: $53,270
PRICE AS TESTED: $55,030
VEHICLE LAYOUT: Front-engine, RWD/4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door SUV
ENGINE: 4.0 liter DOHC 24-valve V-6
POWER: 270 hp @ 5,600 rpm
TORQUE: 278 ft-lb @ 4,400 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
0-60 MPH: 7.8 seconds
CURB WEIGHT: 4,789 lbs
CARGO VOLUME: 47.2 ft³, 89.7 ft³ with seat area
WHEELS: 17-inch Alloy
TIRES: Nitto™ Terra Grappler
FUEL ECONOMY Combined/city/highway: 17/19/38 mpg
OUR OBSERVED: 15.7 mpg
PROS: Terrific off-road, decent ride quality on road, ready to go on safari looks
CONS: Dated interior, not very fuel efficient, transmission could use more gears - Авто та транспорт
What a great video! Can’t wait to pick up mine that’s on order.
2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro owner in Lime Rush. This truck is built like a tank and so fun and comfortable to drive. It would be cool to highlight the 360 camera system (even though its low-res, its functional and helpful). Great video.
I echo your sentiment: "God I love this car!" I have always loved the 4Runner/Lexus GX over every other SUV, the articulation in those things is freaking otherworldly. Another nice review!
I actually like the Jurassic look as you call it or the old school look to me, it's an off road vehicle and it does exactly what it's supposed to do with minimal problems, people need to stop complaining about all these unimportant, small details
exactly !......if you want a BIG screen......buy a Tesla instead !
You forgot the back seats recline
I'm really not a foreign car kind of guy. I have to say though that Toyota well may seem to be behind the times a year or two sometimes less technology is better. Also, I think that they use stuff that is proven instead of just adding doodads and stuff that can break down in the future. If I had to lay my money down versus a Jeep or a bronco and probably go to Toyota. And I'm a Ford guy! But Toyotas are proven over and over again.
I have one of these, it's 10 years old with 167k miles on it. It's just rock solid. I'm not even a Toyota guy, honestly I'd rather have a Wrangler, but this thing is just a jack of all trades and super solid.
I just got 2023 trd off-road premium and is by far the vehicle i ever had, I have 2 tacomas and ford van but the 4Runner is better all around
The skid plate is 1/4” aluminum not steel.
Where is this? I want to go :)
What I'm getting is that even with an amazing vehicle, one still has to know how to drive in certain terrain. I was surprised that water didn't flood the engine.
Agree, driver was revving the crap out of it for No reason. That's how you destroy things and blame it on the Make and model. Need to learn how to drive offroad.
Hey Drive Wire, was wondering if it would be alright if I used a few clips from your video for a project I’m working on with ProCharger!?! Wanted to check in before using any media, thanks!
Thanks for checking first. Yes go ahead and use what you need.
I am waiting for the redesigned 4Runner I want the trd off-road premium
I wouldn't purchase one they are going to be nothing but problems
Does it have kdss ? Is it better with or without ?
No KDSS on the Pros. KDSS does help a bit with body roll on the street. The TRD Pros have Fox shocks which make for a softer ride on and off road but you will get more body roll. Which you prefer is up to you. If you are going to mod your 4Runner KDSS can limit some of your options or just make it more expensive to mod.
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Must see video if you want to watch a genuine tool review a genuine Swiss Army knife of 4x4s in the US.
Front skid plate is aluminum...not steel.
What were those noises?
It’s the Crawl Control system, it’s always been noisy on Toyotas.
Just its Offroad gear system working. Scared me too at first on my truck 😂
@Anomize23 she's letting you know she's old, but she's totally reliable and capable, love my 2016 4runner trail with kdss which is all decked out for overlandding.
Brakes thinking and activating as needed. The system is awesome. just sounds like tools in a dryer.